Bledlow House Church End, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire

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1 Bledlow House Church End, Bledlow, Buckinghamshire

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3 Bledlow House Princes Risborough 3.5 miles (mainline station to London Marylebone 34 minutes fastest train), High Wycombe 9.5 miles (mainline station to London Marylebone from 28 mins), Oxford 22 miles, Central London (Baker Street) 43 miles and Heathrow 30 miles. A fine 18th century Georgian former rectory set in lovely gardens next to the village church Reception hall, drawing room, study/sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, cellars, 8 bedrooms, 3 bath or shower rooms (1 en suite). Double garage, hard tennis court, lovely formal gardens. About 1.25 acres in all. Directions From the M40 (J6) follow the B4009 towards Chinnor/ Princes Risborough. Continue through Chinnor turning right staying on the B4009, after about 1.5 miles turn right into West Lane. After about 0.5 miles turn left into Church End and the entrance to Bledlow House will be found on the left beside the church. Situation The property is located in an attractive position in the Chilterns in the heart of Bledlow village with a great sense of community, and a village pub and a church where origins can be traced to the 12th Century. Benefitting from excellent communications with the M40 (J5) 6 miles away giving access to Oxford in the West and London to the East. The Chiltern train line accessed from Princes Risborough to London Marylebone is 2.5 miles distant. Both Princes Risborough and Chinnor have good everyday shopping facilities and the historic market town of Thame (within 5 miles) has a good range of shops and amenities. The property is well located to take full advantage of the Chilterns countryside which offers many opportunities for walking and riding with its array of pretty villages and inns. Buckinghamshire is also one of the last counties to retain and benefit from the Grammar School system. Description Bledlow House is a fine example of a Grade II Listed former rectory, offering fabulous family living space of character and charm. Over three floors, the accommodation is substantial with open fireplaces, good ceiling heights, period shutters to windows and panelling. The house is set in beautiful mature gardens of about 1.25 acres with distant countryside views from the upper floor of the house. The reception hall leads to the main reception rooms with an attractive staircase leading to the upper floors, there is a cloaks alcove, a cloakroom with quarry tiled floor and a door leading to the cellars which comprise two areas ideal for storage and wine. The drawing room is of elegant proportions with a large sash window offering views over the terrace and gardens, an open period fireplace with marble surround is flanked by two sash windows with views towards the church. The study also enjoys garden views from a large bay window, this room is panelled with fitted display shelving and cupboards. The focal point is an open fireplace with an Adams style surround. This room could easily be a snug or secondary sitting room. The dining room has a cast iron corner fireplace with panelling and cupboards above and views towards the church and tennis court with a window seat.

4 A large utility/secondary kitchen with an array of built in units, butlers sink and door to the outside leads into the spacious triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling, underfloor heating and French doors to the tennis court terrace. There are a range of hand painted units with wood work surfaces, a double butler sink and fitted appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher and a four oven Aga. On the first floor are five double bedrooms with the master suite having built in wardrobes, lovely views over the gardens and tennis court and an en suite bath/shower room which is also accessed from the landing. Two of the remaining bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. All of the bedrooms have views either over the gardens, tennis court or towards the church. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation. On the second floor there is an abundance of exposed beams and a roof light above the landing. There are three eaves bedrooms, two with views over the gardens and countryside beyond. A good sized shower room with storage area serves these bedrooms.

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6 Outside The house is approached via a drive adjacent to the church through a five bar gate onto a gravelled parking and turning area with parking for several vehicles and a detached double garage. There are areas of lawn with mature trees including Holly and Yew, a pretty garden lies next to the kitchen area of the house with an abundance of spring flowering bulbs and summer shrubs. To the rear of the house is an expansive raised terrace ideal for entertaining and enjoying views over the garden. The terrace is edged by shrub and flower borders and steps lead down from the side to the hard tennis court which lies to the side of the house. Further steps lead from the terrace to the large gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with mature fruit trees and some fine Yews. There are further large flower and shrub borders and to the very rear is a well organised vegetable and soft fruit garden, with green house and composting area. The gardens are surrounded by hedging and fencing. General remarks and stipulations tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. please note that none of the services have been tested. agents note: Photos taken in Local authority: Wycombe District Council. post code: HP27 9PD Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.

7 Floorplans Gross Internal Area (Approx) = sq m / 4076 sq ft Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft Garage = 36.3 sq m / 391 sq ft Total = sq m / 4923 sq ft Church End, Bledlow, Princes Risborough Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / 4076 sq ft Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft Garage = 36.3 sq m / 391 sq ft Total = sq m / 4923 sq ft Church End, Bledlow, Princes Risborough Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / 4076 sq ft Cellar = 42.4 sq m / 456 sq ft Garage = 36.3 sq m Garage / 391 sq ft 6.55 x 5.56 Total = sq m 21'6 / x '3 sq ft Bedroom x '0 x 11'11 Storage 3.52 x '7 x 6'7 N N (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Storage 3.52 x '7 x 6'7 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Garage 6.55 x '6 x 18'3 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.13 x '1 x 17'11 Bedroom x '0 x 11'11 Bedroom x '1 x 11'10 Second Floor Bedroom x '4 x 11'7 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5' x '0 x 8'3 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.13 x '1 x 17'11 Dining Room 3.98 x '1 x 11'6 Pantry / Utility Room 4.48 x '8 x 13'6 B Bedroom x '1 x 11'10 Second Floor Bedroom x '4 x 11'7 Bedroom x '9 x 13'1 Bedroom x '0 x 11'2 T 4.27 x '0 x 8' x '9 x 14'5 Dining Room 3.98 x '1 x 11'6 Pantry / Utility Room 4.48 x 4.12 Study 14'8 x 13' x '11 x 15'4 B Entrance Hall T Drawing Room 6.77 x '3 x 16'0 Bedroom x '9 x 13'1 Bedroom Bedroom x x '0 x 15'7 11'2 x 14'11 Bedroom x '3 x 11'3 Bedroom x '3 x 10' x '9 x 14'5 Cellar Ground Floor Drawing Room 6.77 x '3 x 16'0 IN First Floor Bedroom 1 Study FLOORPLANZ x 4.55 Ref: Bedroom x 4.67 Entrance Hall This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn 15'7 x 14' x '11 x 15'4 to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. 16'3 x 10'5 Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Bedroom x '3 x 11'3 Savills Beaconsfield The Broadway, Wycombe End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 1ND Cellar Tel: beaconsfield@savills.com IN Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance Ground only Floor and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property First has all Floor necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise CW FLOORPLANZ Ref: This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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